A Handbook For Heretics discusses the differences between religion and the Kingdom of God. Many mainline churches resist the current reformation, a gradual movement away from traditional Christianity toward a vital spirituality. Its adherents are frequently labeled "heretics" when in fact they are actually the leading edge of a new spiritual age. They are discovering the "much more" which Jesus promised to tell us, such spiritual phenomena as out-of-body and near-death experiences, pre-birth and post-death appearances, angel communication, and "coincidental" experiences. A Handbook For Heretics reconsiders some traditional Christian doctrines so as to broaden the church's view of spiritual reality.
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Catching the wave of change: The new spiritual reformation,
By Lady Barbara (On the road, USA) - See all my reviews
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"A Handbook for Heretics" is a cogent and remarkably readable thesis from the viewpoint of an enlightened lifelong Christian, thoroughly versed in bible history as a seminarian and pastor of many years, who came to realize that God is not the exclusive property of any one religion; the church, often mired in routine, doesn't own all there is to know about the Kingdom of God; and significant spiritual manifestations did not end with history 2000 years ago.
Through a series of parables he demonstrates how religious education has given us an introduction and background vocabulary but doesn't go far enough - there's much, much more to learn; and that, as physical/spiritual beings, our own spiritual experiences are valid, and universal and a natural part of each one of our development as souls on earth. At the same time, his analysis offers a compellingly rational view of a germane Jesus whose real message, that we will do even greater things than him, encourages us not to merely adhere to a static view of his life or purpose but move forward spiritually. Confident in the universal balance with which he attributes the Kingdom of God, this former pastor has shown the very church he served so long far more tolerance than they have shown him. In fact, although they have so much as branded him a heretic, he speaks of them with sincere loving kindness and regularly attends services, a remarkable reflection on the inclusive nature of the faith he shares with us. This book is not just for those who are religiously alienated or disillusioned by the intolerance or other limitations too often inherent in religious organizations, or only for those with already expanded consciousness. It is for anyone who seeks lucidity, senses we are an important component of something far greater than the sum of its parts, and isn't afraid to rationally examine the possibility that the God who created our entire universe would not be exclusive and sectarian, as religions would so often have their followers believe. Straightforward, and intelligently provocative, this book presents an uncommonly tolerant spiritual worldview - making the distinction between institutional tradition and individual spirituality, while showing that no single organization can control the path to God, as we are all part of Him. As an introduction to the modern reformation, the reader hungering for lucidity and change will welcome its open spirit and message of universal loving tolerance.
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Answers I can live with!,
This review is from: A Handbook for Heretics (Paperback)
This book was extremely helpful to me on many levels. I had been having odd experiences and I was in the process of seeking out help from traditional religion. They were open to my experiences, but their answers didnt feel right. The contents of this book covered a range of issues, and several of those issues I had directly experienced. To say this books was a relief is an understatement. In addition, the author explained things in a way that just meshed with my own instinctive beliefs. It was wonderful to have it put so concisely.
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By John W. Sloat (Edinburg,, PA USA) - See all my reviews
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A Handbook For Heretics, by John W. Sloat discusses the differences between religion and the Kingdom of God. Many mainline churches resist the current reformation, a gradual movement away from traditional Christianity toward a vital spirituality. Its adherents are frequently labeled heretics when in fact they are actually the leading edge of a new spiritual age. They are discovering the much more which Jesus promised to tell us, such spiritual phenomena as out-of-body and near-death experiences, pre-birth and post-death appearances, angel communication, and coincidental experiences. A Handbook For Heretics reconsiders some traditional Christian doctrines so as to broaden the churchs view of spiritual reality.John W. Sloat, a former Presbyterian minister, served churches in Pennsylvania and Ohio for 43 years. He holds a B.A. from Denison University, 1954; an M.Div. from Princeton Seminary, 1957; and a Th.M. from Pittsburgh Seminary, 1977. Previous books include Lord, Make Us One (non-fiction, 1986) and The Other Half (fiction, 2001). Several of his sermons have been included in Pulpit Digest, a national preaching journal. He is married to a psychiatric nurse, and they have three children and eight grandchildren. A pianist and organist, Sloat also plays the French horn, is a scratch model builder and leads spirituality groups.
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